New Orleans Pelicans

AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft, will miss the Wizards' season opener on Wednesday because of an ankle injury.

The Pelicans have exercised their team options on the 2027/28 contracts of Jeremiah Fears ($8.27MM), Derik Queen ($5.67MM) and Yves Missi ($5.6MM), Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reports. Additionally, they will decline their team option on AJ Johnson ($5.49MM) for the 2027/28 season, which will make him an unrestricted free agent after this season (Twitter […]

Widely considered the favorite to win both the Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year awards in 2026/27, Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama got off to a slow start on Tuesday, shooting a career-worst 7.7% (1-of-13) from the floor in a home loss to Oklahoma City, notes Michael C. Wright of ESPN. “I […]

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 14: Sergio de Larrea #55 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball during the second half of the preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans at American Airlines Center on October 14, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images “Sergio is playing exc...

Heading into the 2026-27 season, the franchise currently projects a total payroll of $188,400,680, which is bottom five in the league, even though it is $23,439,680 above the salary cap. With an average age of 25.1 years, Utah shares the spot for the league’s fifth-youngest squad alongside the New Orleans Pelicans, who the Jazz face Friday in the home opener. The table below show the Jazz's current player salaries (does not include Tony Bradley's which is $3.5M) according to basketball-refere...

Game Details Date Wednesday, October 21 Start Time 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 5 PM PT Location New Orleans Arena, New Orleans How to Watch on TV Fans have both national and regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: National Broadcast - New Orleans Home Broadcast Gulf Coast Sports Network Indiana Away Broadcast - How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Pelicans fans in local market - Pacers fans in l...

Cavaliers The Cavaliers are monitoring Sam Merrill’s right elbow ahead of their opener against the Sixers, while Nae’Qwan Tomlin will be out considerably longer. Merrill participated in part of Monday’s practice because of elbow soreness, as relayed by Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. Kenny Atkinson hadn’t determined his availability when speaking with reporters afterward. Tomlin’s situation […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Sam Merrill, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Pistons appeared first on Hoops Wire.

As the NBA season is set to tip off, New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson plans to expand his game significantly. Williamson is known for relentlessly attacking the basket and being an above-the-rim standout, but the former No. 1 pick wants to expand his game by shooting more 3-pointers. In the latest edition of The […] The post Marc Stein’s Zion Wiliamson observation will need to be seen to be believed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Point guard Reece Beekman will fill the Wizards’ open two-way slot, having had his Exhibit 10 contract converted to a two-way deal, the team announced today (via Twitter). Beekman, 25, appeared in 36 regular season games in 2024/25 for the Warriors and Nets after going undrafted out of Virginia, then spent last season with the […]

The Pelicans announced that Kobe Bufkin and Jalon Moore have been placed on waivers, bringing the team down to the regular season roster limit. Selected by Atlanta with the 15th pick in the 2023 draft, Bufkin was hoping to revive his career with New Orleans. After two years with the Hawks, the 6’4″ guard appeared […]

No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa exited the Wizards' preseason finale after injuring his ankle on an awkward landing and will undergo further evaluation.

The Thunder have signed forward Dariq Whitehead and guards Lamar Wilkerson and Nate Johnson to non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts, the team announced today. Oklahoma City’s agreements with Wilkerson and Johnson were first reported back in June, shortly after both players went undrafted. Whitehead, a 2023 first-round pick, spent most of last season in the G […]

The New Orleans Pelicans waived center Hunter Dickinson. The Pelicans had re-signed Dickinson to an Exhibit 10 contract earlier in the week. Dickinson started the offseason by signing his two-way qualifying offer with New Orleans, before being waived. Dickinson is now expected to join the Laketown Squadron for the upcoming G League season.

Washington Wizards star Trae Young has a message for rookie AJ Dybantsa as the No. 1 overall pick prepares to navigate the expectations surrounding his first NBA season: prioritize winning over individual success. With Washington concluding its preseason schedule following Friday’s 107-106 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, Young shared his thoughts on Dybantsa’s development […] The post Trae Young’s advice to Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa as he stares down barrel of No. 1 pick pressure appeared ...

The Dallas Mavericks (1-2) face the Atlanta Hawks (3-1) at American Airlines Center on Friday night in NBA preseason action. How to Watch Mavericks vs Hawks When: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM ET TV Channel: KFAA (Dallas), Atlanta News First/Peachtree Sports Network (Atlanta) Live Stream: Fubo (try for free) Dallas enters its preseason finale following a 101-97 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Tobi Lawal and John Poulakidas led the Mavericks with 16 points apiece, with ...

Wizards face the defending Oklahoma City Thunder at home.

The New Orleans Pelicans (2-1) face the Washington Wizards (2-1) at Smoothie King Center on Friday night in NBA preseason action. How to Watch Pelicans vs Wizards When: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM ET TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (GCSEN) Live Stream: Fubo (try for free) New Orleans enters its preseason finale following a 101-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 16 points, five assists and three steals, shoot...

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley is reportedly extremely excited about Zion Williamson after the star forward arrived at training camp in excellent condition and noticeably slimmer than in previous seasons. Tim MacMahon shared the update on The Hoop Collective podcast, highlighting Williamson’s work ahead of the 2026-27 campaign and the optimism he has […] The post Jamahl Mosley excited about Zion Williamson’s shape appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Four-year NBA veteran Caleb Houstan is signing an Exhibit 10 contract with the Trail Blazers, according to Joe Freeman of The Oregonian (Twitter link), who says the plan is for the forward to eventually join the Rip City Remix, Portland’s G League affiliate. The 32nd overall pick in the 2022 draft, Houstan spent three years […]